Join the Joel Cornette Foundation for two powerful days of giving on July 26 and 27. We will be celebrating Joel’s life and legacy with Heartbeat of a Champion Celebration, an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, community, and inspiration at The Hotel Rambler, and the 8th Annual JCF Golf Outing at Kenwood Country Club. (Scroll down for details and hotel booking information.)

Joel led Butler to a surprise Sweet 16 in the 2003 NCAA Tournament and captured the hearts of a nation. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 35 from sudden cardiac arrest. His legacy now fuels a national movement — one that has driven over $1 million in investments alongside the American Heart Association to study, predict, and prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes.

Every dollar raised at these events will support lifesaving programs, including the Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes (ORCCA), the Nation of Lifesavers initiative, and Cardiac Emergency Response Plans for youth sports organizations across the country.

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Heartbeat of a Champion Celebration

Date: Sunday, July 26, from 4pm to 7pm.
Location: The Hotel Rambler
Suggested Donation: $100
Special Feature: Surprise Guest Stars
Golf Sponsors: Receive complimentary tickets to the celebration.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the hotel. Book online at Hilton.com using CVGQK for the hotel location and JCFG for the Group Code. You can also call 888-446-6677 to make a reservation with the code.

8th Annual JCF Golf Outing

Date: Monday, July 27
Location: Kenwood Country Club
Special Feature: Surprise Guest Stars

Schedule
Registration: 9:00am
Shotgun start: 10:30am
Appetizers and Drinks: 3:30pm
Dinner and Awards: 5:00pm

2025 Wrap
Our Sunday night celebration was June 22 at The Connor Group’s spectacular headquarters in Miamisburg, OH, and our golf outing was Monday the 23rd at NCR Country Club in Kettering.

Sunday night featured a Q&A with Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman and Jordan Cornette, and some amazing sleight of hand by Phil the Magic Man. Notable golfers on Monday included NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, Ohio State greats Cardale Jones and Bobby Carpenter, and former Notre Dame Quarterback Brady Quinn. Two-time Super Bowl champ Ben Roethlisberger was our featured guest on Monday night.

2025 JCF Golf Outing

2025 JCF Celebration